Kane County property record for 653 Saint John St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 930 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,146 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,524 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-330-004 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-330-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 930 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,860 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 930 sqft |
| Basement Area | 930 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,146 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 653 SAINT JOHN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3774 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BARRYS SUB SOUTH 64.34 FT LOT 1 SOUTH 64.34 FT WEST 6.74 FT LOT 2 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARRYS SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5015 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
653 Saint John St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 653 SAINT JOHN ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-3774 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201637738 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 653 Saint John St was $4,524 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,524.00 Homeowner's exemption | $67,300 (+8.57%) Land $16,871 Building $50,429 | $201,981 (+8.57%) Land $50,633 Building $151,348 |
| 2024 | $61,987 Land $15,539 Building $46,448 | $186,035 Land $46,636 Building $139,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,907.00 (+4.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $51,062 (+6.96%) Land $12,800 Building $38,262 | $153,186 (+6.96%) Land $38,400 Building $114,786 |
| 2021 | $3,723.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,739 Land $11,967 Building $35,772 | $143,217 Land $35,901 Building $107,316 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 653 Saint John St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 653 Saint John St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ELGIN serves 114,797 people · EPA ID IL0894380 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 19 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 592 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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